Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will celebrate Pentecost at its 8 a.m. and 10:30 services on Sunday. A release said that “in the spirit of the day—when people heard God’s message in many languages—we will include elements of worship in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, German and several other” languages.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Sean Cummings, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in-person and on Facebook live at weareantioch1869.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold a Day of Pentecost service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A coffee fellowship will follow.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will observe Pentecost at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 services on Sunday.
The church will also celebrate five baptisms and recognize its high school graduates at the 10:30 service. This service will also include Children’s Church. Faith Builders Bible Study will meet at 9:15 a.m., and Adult Sunday school at 9:30.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor John Choi of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, for the 8:30 a.m. Sunday informal service and 11 o’clock traditional service will be “God’s Great Gift in Our Time.” Sunday school begins at 9:45.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Stubbs will preach at the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester.
The Rev. Dr. Katrina Brown will lead a virtual Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Bethel Church of Mathews, will have Bible study at 10 a.m. and a Pentecost worship service 11 a.m. Sunday, led by the Rev. Landa Simmons.
The ladies’ missionary group asks for names by June 7 for the Father’s Day bulletin.
Lou Anne Diggs is planning an inside yard sale on June 13. Everyone is reminded to bring donations the week of the sale.
A one-day Bible Camp is scheduled for July 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The church is collecting non-perishable items for Hands Across Mathews.
Beulah Church of New Point
The sermon title of the Rev. Dede Parrish, pastor, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Beulah Church of New Point, is “Living Water.”
Central United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg of Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday will be “Empowered by the Holy Spirit!” Sunday school is at 10:15.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Pastor Tiffany M. Foreman of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Power for Living.”
The Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m. will be “The Transformed Life.”
First Baptist, Mathews
The officers and congregation of First Baptist Church, Mathews, will celebrate its 161st church anniversary on Sunday. Guided by the theme, “A Church committed to Living in the Spirit of Unity, Love and Peace” (Ephesians 4), the day’s observances will begin with worship at 11:15 a.m., followed by an anniversary dinner, and concluding with the anniversary afternoon service at 3 o’clock. The Rev. Jason N. Knight, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, will be the guest preacher.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Facing God’s No.” Church school will be at 9 o’clock.
A fish fry and chicken fundraiser will be held at the church on Saturday from noon-3 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
“Let the Church Say Amen” will be the sermon topic of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Combined Choir, directed by Leander Myers, will provide the music. The service will be broadcast by teleconference (804-256-2475) and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The Rev. Michael Indorf, pulpit supply pastor, will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday at Gloucester Point Baptist Church. Sunday school will precede the service at 9:45.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Jesse Hill at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, will be “People from Every Language.”
Kingston Episcopal
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe Pentecost Sunday with Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel on Main Street.
Men’s Bible Study will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday at noon, a Holy Eucharist/Healing service takes place in the Meditation Chapel at the parish house.
Mathews Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Brian Kramer of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, at the 9 a.m. and 11 o’clock Sunday services will be “Worship,” a continuation of his series “Habakkuk: From Why to Worship.”
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon series title of Pastor Angie Hoen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Power of Communication—God Speaks in Whatever Language we Need to Hear.”
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon topic of the Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Power!” Sunday school and New Disciples class will be held in-person at 10 o’clock and conference call. Dial in: 605-313-4440, access: 6913538#.
Pastor Freeman will speak at a joint Women’s Day service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, hosted by Shepherdsville Baptist Church, 8729 Farys Mill Road, Gloucester.
On Saturday, the Weekly Prayer Call line opens at 8:40 a.m. Dial in using the same numbers.
Mt. Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at 9 a.m. Sunday will be “Gifts.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Acceptance,” a continuation of his series on the book of Galatians, “Freedom and Family.”
Prayer ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays.
Vacation Bible School registration is open through the link on Newington’s website.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester, will hold its worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Bible study.
A mid-week service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Blessing of the Animals is set for Sunday, May 31, at 11 o’clock.
Saint Paul Comfort
Pastor Dede Parrish will speak on “Living Water” at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service in Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan. A covered-dish dinner will follow at noon.
Salem Community
Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will observe Heritage Sunday at 11 a.m. this Sunday, preceded by Bible study at 10 o’clock.
Chair Fit is planned for 10 a.m. Monday.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Andrew Double of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Making of a Martyr, Part 5.” The worship service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook.
Tuesday Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m., led by Neal Hogge, and Wednesday Bible study will be held at 10 a.m., led by Mr. Double.
Shepherdsville Baptist
Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate “Women’s Day” at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. At the 3 p.m. service, Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church will speak.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Gifts.”
Monday morning Bible study, “Be like Jesus,” will begin at 9:30 and Wednesday evening Bible study, “Moses,” will be at 7 o’clock.
Bible studies and services are on Zoom. For login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “A Message to the World: Psalm 49.”
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, for the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Pentecost.” The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Charlene Talcott will speak on “Beyond the Battlefield” at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Paul Gibson of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “The Heart of the Harvest.” The 9:45 Sunday school morning topic will be on the book of Matthew.
The Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Bible study will continue the study of Matthew.
Non-perishables are being collected for Hands Across Mathews.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Male Chorus will sing. In-person Sunday school will be held at 9:45.
Bible study will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The conference call number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.